This document presents an executive summary of the “Marmara Sea: A Restoration Blueprint,” a watershed-scale restoration plan to conserve at least 30% of the Marmara Sea watershed’s ecosystems and natural areas by 2030. Developed through a sixteen-month process from fall 2022 to spring 2024, this blueprint was shaped by invaluable input from diverse stakeholders, including marine biologists, civil engineers, urban planners, legal experts, policymakers, students, and engaged community members.
